Horse Health Matters®
Domestic Equine Behavior - A Brief History
by EquiMed Staff
April 26, 2018 15:54
Learn about the horse's development from a small quadruped to the large fleet-footed mammal that is on his best behavior with an alpha leader …
Passive Stretching in the Horse
by Deb M. Eldredge, DVM
April 14, 2017 12:59
Learn how passive stretches differ from active stretches and what you should know before trying passive stretching techniques on your horse …
Managing Horse Manure
by EquiMed Staff
April 17, 2017 14:20
Learn how much manure a normal horse produces, ways of disposing of the manure, the tools needed for easy disposal, and why it is important to keep your barn …
Hobble Train Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 14:14
Hobble training your horse will teach him patience, will teach him to give to pressure, will teach him not to panic if his legs are trapped, and it comes in …
Tip of the Day
If you blanket your horse during winter to maintain a short coat, check often to make sure the horse is not perspiring or wet under the blanket.
How to do a fecal wash
by Mark Sellers
April 20, 2017 13:32
Colic due to sand ingestion is a serious problem in some areas of the country. The best way to learn if your horse is ingesting sand is to do a fecal wash. …
Selecting a Home for Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 27, 2017 12:55
For horse owners that have a choice about where their horse is kept, this article may provide some surprises. Learn about the pros and cons of caring for your …
Slower Feeding is Safer Feeding
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 16:55
Horses that gulp their food, especially grains, are likely to suffer digestive tract disturbances, including choke. Why do horses gulp their feed, and what you …
The Mares Reproductive Cycle
by EquiMed Staff
May 6, 2017 14:26
A mare's natural reproductive cycle is explained in this article with references to the basic timing of the estrous cycle. Techniques of cycle manipulation also …
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Hoof Care - Trimming the Donkey
Video of donkey hoof trimming.
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Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
Tailhead
The area of an equine's topline directly above where the tail meets the hindquarters.
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
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Instead of a hard tightness, try to find a soft firmness.
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